Aldgate vs Heathfield, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aldgate | Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 16 |
| Population | 3,471 | 1,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHeathfield
- Best for familiesHeathfield
- Best for investmentHeathfield
- Best for best valueAldgate
- Best for best schoolsHeathfield
Comparison summary
Aldgate and Heathfield offer different strengths across official suburb data. Aldgate leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Aldgate; Housing (desirability) favours Aldgate; Crime rate favours Heathfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Heathfield, Families → Heathfield, Investment → Heathfield, Best value → Aldgate.